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4th of July fireworks cookies

Published by Meaghan on June 10, 2013 · 6 Comments

These "messy" 4th of July fireworks cookies are easy to decorate for the beginner cookie decorator, or the imperfectionist (like me). fireworks cookies I'm a messy cookie decorator. I am. It's easier and quicker and I am always soooo busy! (Aren't we all?) These "messy" 4th of ...
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food decorating GUIDE

Published by Meaghan on June 3, 2013 · 4 Comments

food decorating GUIDE to mix and match sweets, toppings and decorations It's been over a year since Sugarlicious hit the shelves, and I'm still super proud of that book. Why? Because it packs so much information in over 200 pages. It's the book I wish I had when I started moving beyond decorated ...
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chocolate kale smoothies

Published by Meaghan on May 28, 2013 · 3 Comments

chocolate kale smoothies Look at me getting all healthy-like. Except for that cookie sitting on the rim. First I had trail mix oat bites. Now kale smoothies. I'm even taking a Baby Fit yoga class with Violet. Next I'm so joining a gym and buying spandex shorts. Probably ...
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15 sweet treats for summer

Published by Meaghan on May 23, 2013 · 4 Comments

summer fun food ideas The heat is here. Now you'll hear me complain about the heat until the first crisp day of Fall. But this year, instead of mooching off of friends, I actually splurged on pool passes for myself, Maeve and Violet. I even bought a baby swim thing that essentially amounts to ...
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easy Cheerios birdfeeders

Published by Meaghan on May 17, 2013 · 14 Comments

Easy Cheerios birdfeeders, a fun nature craft for kids of all ages. Free printable instructions included. Cheerios birdfeeders Ever the supermom wannabe, I of course volunteered to help out with the Family Fun Day at my daughter's school, even though we couldn't attend ...
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tie-dyed cookies

Published by Meaghan on May 14, 2013 · 6 Comments

tie-dyed cookies I whipped up these little tie-dye cookies to bring to a party from leftover cookie dough and icing. I used the cutest little square cutter from this set I found at Ikea ages ago. The best thing about leftover cookie dough and icing bags you already have is that you can do ...
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pencil cookies

Published by Meaghan on May 9, 2013 · 9 Comments

Pencil cookies with free printable for teacher appreciation or back to school. pencil cookies So I have a kindergartener. She goes to a public charter school here in Washington, DC. I'll spare you all the charter school talk, since I've waxed on about it before. (To read more about the charter ...
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family portrait cookies

Published by Meaghan on May 7, 2013 · 11 Comments

How to make family portrait cookies for a Mother's Day gift idea. family portrait cookies Followers may notice my recent obsession with these portrait cookies. I started with this gift for my niece. The next year I made these favors for her art-themed birthday party. And ...
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yarn monogram cupcake toppers

Published by Meaghan on May 3, 2013 · 2 Comments

monogram cupcake toppers I rarely sew. When I do, the results tend to be comical. Picture uneven hems, knots where there shouldn't be knots, and thread stuck in the sewing machine. But a few stitches I can handle. And, I just re-took up needlepoint, which I find much more manageable than ...
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spring cupcakes: royal icing flowers

Published by Meaghan on April 22, 2013 · 9 Comments

How to decorate fun spring cupcakes with royal icing flowers. spring cupcakes These spring cupcakes with royal icing flowers are another one of those "whipped up with leftover icing" things. I'm not crazy about my piped designs, for which I blame my kids. Ugh, they ...
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trail mix oat bites

Published by Meaghan on April 15, 2013 · 11 Comments

trail mix oat bites So yeah, these look a lot more healthy than most--um, all--of what you find here. And sure, these trail mix oat bites (that's the best title I could think of) have rolled oats, coconut flour, wheat germ, and dried fruits and nuts and make a great ...
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art party favors: canvas cookies

Published by Meaghan on April 11, 2013 · 14 Comments

Hosting an art-themed birthday party? Decorate blank art canvas cookies and package with food coloring pens for awesome art party favors. cookie art party favors This whole kids-drawing-on-cookies thing is not new to this blog. My daughter first make her own cookie art HERE when she ...
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baseball cookies

Published by Meaghan on April 8, 2013 · 7 Comments

How to decorate baseball cookies on a stick. baseball cookies Don't be fooled by these cute, bite-size baseball cookies. I'm not a sports person. I made these for a friend's son's birthday party. He likes sports. He turned four. That all sounds about ...
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cyber-bullying… a trend that’s changing everything

Published by Meaghan on April 4, 2013 · 91 Comments

There is a new, damaging trend going on. Facebook pages are popping up claiming to be "recipe sharing" sites. These sites post photographs and full recipes, or photographs with all the step-by-steps shown, multiple times daily. These pages are garnering tens of thousands of "likes," in some cases ...
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spa cookies

Published by Meaghan on April 2, 2013 · 7 Comments

How to decorate spa cookies for a spa themed birthday party. spa cookies These spa cookies are for a little girl turning 8, who truly deserves a spa birthday party. Remember these rainbow cookies I made for my cousin and her town as they worked on rebuilding ...
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April Fool’s Day food pranks

Published by Meaghan on March 29, 2013 · 4 Comments

How to make bug marshmallows and a roundup of 13 other April Fools' Day food pranks to play on kids (or grown-ups). l April Fools' Day food pranks Eeew. But adding some bugs to your marshmallows with edible writers is a quick and easy last minute April Fool's idea ...
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spring treats roundup

Published by Meaghan on March 28, 2013 · 3 Comments

Geez, I've done a lot for Spring in the past few years. Which is funny since I much prefer Winter. I know, I know, I'm the lone person out there for whom this is true. But snow is so dang pretty, I never tire of it. Just wish we actually got some this year. And I'm the type who doesn't want the cold ...
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angry Peeps kebobs

Published by Meaghan on March 25, 2013 · 4 Comments

Easter Peeps kebobs Angry Peeps kabobs? Well, only the ones on the bottom are angry. The one at the top is happy to be in such a place of honor. Although anyone with a lollipop stick jammed into them might be angry. These Easter Peeps kebobs are an easy, silly treat even kids can make for ...
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